Dairy Uses Latest Technology

Dairy Uses Latest Technology Clinton Farms uses some of the newest technology in its 750-cow dairy operation in Bear Creek, Wis. They hosted the Wisconsin Farm and Technology Days show at their dairy in August and showcased some of the technology they use today. They operate a 50-stall Waikato Centrus Composite rotary milking system that replaced an older double-up parlor, cutting milking time from 5 to 6 hrs. to 2 hrs. The rotary parlor features advanced automation, including electronic cup removers, milk conductivity measurement, yield indicators, and pre- and post-milking spray treatments. Milk from the parlor is directly chilled and transported to a semi-tanker, eliminating the need for a bulk tank. This setup improves milk handling. The farm has a 212-stall freestall barn with computer-controlled fans and alley scrapers. It features a six-row configuration with two feed alleys. The barn’s flooring is slightly sloped to aid cleaning and drainage, support manure management, and keep the feed alleys dry. Manure from the barn is automatically scraped and directed toward a storage lagoon. The manure is later processed and used as fertilizer for their crop operations. The farm uses smart collar monitoring systems to track cow health, activity and production. Data is integrated with the rotary parlor to monitor milk yield and cow health parameters in real time. Clinton Farms is a fourth-generation operation with family members actively involved in daily management and future planning. By hosting the Wisconsin Farm Technology Days event, they showcased their use of cutting-edge dairy technology. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Clinton Farms, E 8351 WI-22, Bear Creek, Wis. 54922 (Facebook: Clinton Farms).

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